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What's the minimum distance you should allow for braking when it's raining heavily?

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The normal distance

Twice the normal distance

Three times the normal distance

Five times the normal distance

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Twice the normal distanceThis was the right answer

On wet roads, allow at least twice the dry stopping distance, and more where conditions or the vehicle require it. Reduce speed and increase the gap. The Code describes distance, not a universal statement that stopping takes exactly twice as long.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · Wet stopping distances are at least double, not capped at twice dry distances. Large vehicles can need more than the minimum time-gap example.Rule 227Highway Code rule · Wet stopping distances are at least double, not capped at twice dry distances. Large vehicles can need more than the minimum time-gap example.

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